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The Evolution of the Portable Media Player
[Note: Added 9/6/15 – the above player, which is empty, is an example of what happens when a streaming video service goes out of business. Unfortunately, there are probably a couple hundred videos like this on the ViodiTV site, as finding them and fixing them was very labor intensive.] Way back in July 2002, Archos…
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Technology Generations
In the previous issue of the Viodi View, I expressed my frustration with the challenges of trying new technology. A few months ago, I had the pleasure of listening to Lynn Nelson of SRT, a North Dakota Independent Telco, discuss the importance of tailoring the marketing of technology to particular generations. That is, Millennials adopt technology different…
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Almost Live – VON
A recurring theme in Viodi View articles has been the idea that, “Youth are our present.” Blake Wenzel of Kulabyte, reinforces this idea. Wenzel and his cousin are the developers behind Kulabyte’s encoding technology. KulaByte is getting traction with their encoding technology, as evidenced by Wenzel’s comments in this video regarding Operation MySpace. Read on below the video. …
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Juggling Our Way Through Life
As I took a quick tour through the MTA trade show floor, which was quite impressive with more than 160 exhibitors, I ran across a booth with the latest in fiber splicing technology. Having learned this skill almost 24 years ago, I appreciated how much the technology has increased productivity. Any skills I once had in…
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Flipping Out Over a Low Cost Camcorder
Broadcast quality video for less than $100, not quite. But, if you are looking for a low cost way to capture moments that would otherwise be lost because of the inconvenience of a larger video camcorder or the expense of a multi-purpose device, such as a cellphone, then the Pure Digital’s Flip Video Camera is for…
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21st Century Technology Etiquette
Two years ago, we opened the New Year with a review of the book, Talk to the Hand. This book looked at the increasing coarseness in today’s society. Although not necessarily the intent, this book gave some good ideas as to ways telecom companies could improve customer service. Along these same lines, we kick…
